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Plug Power to supply 55 MW of electrolyzers for three green hydrogen projects in the United Kingdom

Plug Power was selected by Carlton Power to equip three UK-based projects totalling 55 MW, under an agreement subject to a final investment decision expected by early 2026.

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Plug Power Inc. has entered into an equipment supply and long-term service agreement with Carlton Power for the provision of 55 MW of GenEco electrolyzers for three green hydrogen projects in the United Kingdom. The overall agreement, subject to final investment decisions, will represent the largest electrolyzer installation in the country to date.

Three industrial sites in northern and southern United Kingdom

The largest of the projects, located in Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, will deploy six 5 MW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. This 30 MW site will be powered by renewable electricity and will supply green hydrogen to Kimberly-Clark’s nearby manufacturing plant under a secured offtake agreement.

In Manchester, Plug Power will deliver an additional 15 MW for the Trafford Green Hydrogen project. Located within the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park, the facility is designed to produce green hydrogen for a range of local users, including manufacturers, heavy-duty transport operators and municipal fleets. The project is part of Greater Manchester’s long-term net-zero strategy.

A third state-backed facility

The third project, Langage Green Hydrogen, located in Plymouth, will include two 5 MW electrolyzers. It aims to support the decarbonisation of local industrial activities and to respond to growing hydrogen demand for transport and heating networks.

All three initiatives are backed by the UK Government’s Hydrogen Business Model (Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 – HAR1). Final investment decisions for Barrow-in-Furness and Trafford are expected before the end of 2025, while the Langage project is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.

Plug Power expands its European footprint

Plug Power already operates the largest electrolytic liquid hydrogen plant in the United States and is developing several multi-gigawatt projects across Europe, including the United Kingdom and Spain.

According to Carlton Power, the partnership aims to combine proven technology with long-term operational expertise. The projects are being developed through a joint venture with Schroders Greencoat. Once operational, the facilities are expected to play a key role in expanding regional hydrogen infrastructure.

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